Effects of ultraviolet radiation and contaminant-related stressors on Arctic freshwater ecosystems
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The projected synergistic effects and risks of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and contaminant-related stressors on the structure and function of freshwater ecosystems in the Arctic are discussed. A major increase in the UV radiation levels would cause enhanced damage to organisms by physiological damage and alterations in species composition.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2006
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Historical changes in Arctic freshwater ecosystems
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The latest lake biota and sedimentiological data reflect the general warming trend and has indicated major changes to freshwater characteristics such as ice-cover duration and thermal stratification. Such data offers an excellent baseline against which future effects of climate change could be planned and measured.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2006
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General effects of climate change and Arctic fishes and fish populations
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The effects of climate change on physical habitat of the fishes of the Arctic are discussed. It is observed that temperature signals must be strong enough to project long-term changes in the availability of fish thermal habitat and that available empirical relationships can be used to project sustainable yields.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2006
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